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It seems unfair that some women are able to easily shed their pregnancy belly a month or two after giving birth. Just look at Miranda Kerr or Adriana Lima. You’d think that they were endowed with elastic tummies that immediately shrunk after they had their babies. But the reality is… Read More →

Why do you want to become a vegan? Was it mainly because of your health, to reduce weight, to be beautiful, to boost energy levels, or maybe help lessen your allergies? For most, their decision to become a vegan is a combination of all – to look and feel better…. Read More →

Sticking to a healthy diet is challenging enough when you are preparing your own foods. Eating out while sticking to your diet can seem like an almost impossible task, but there are some things you can do to make your restaurant trips fit into your daily diet plan. With a… Read More →

For some losing weight is a daunting and excruciating task because they look at ice cream or chocolate and instantly gain 8 lbs. Then there are some people who can eat copious amounts of food without even gaining an inch of flab. The Basics Of Weight Loss Let’s get to… Read More →

Worldwide obesity rates have doubled since 1980. In 2008, 1.4 billion adults were overweight with 500 million classified as being obese. In 2011, there were 40 million children under the age of five that were obese. [1] Health Concerns While Being Overweight Health risks for various illnesses, diseases and other… Read More →

As surgical technology and knowledge advances it seems that there’s a newer and better beauty treatment or cosmetic surgery procedure to help us improve our appearance or combat the processes of ageing arriving on the scene almost daily. Conventional liposuction, the procedure by which excess body fat is removed via… Read More →

BMI Categories

Underweight = 16 - 18.5

Normal weight = 18.5 - 25

Overweight = 25- 30

Obesity = 30 - 35

Severly Obese = 35 - 40

Extremely Obese = 40+

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BariatricGuide is an information resource to fight obesity with surgical procedures or by the regular dieting and exercising. We strongly suggest for medical & personal advice to consult with a physician, as this website purpose is intended for general knowledge in weight loss and bariatric surgery procedures.